Just be YOURSELF!

Hello everyone! Simona's here with my last Inspirational post for SCRAP & CRAFT DT...like all the good things, even this has come to an end, and I can't thank Aneta enough for this opportunity, and  for having had the chance to work alongside amazing talented Team-mates!
And now... without further ado...let's talk about this layout:

I wanted to use my favourite paper collection, that is 'DAYDREAM' by Lemoncraft, and sort of  recall  the very first project I have created for the DT..so there are fuchsia and pink tones, and the same Paper Doll I have used back then. I have used two sheets from the set: one is cut in half as I wanted the Dreamcatcher to be a focal point, then from the back of the same sheet I fussy cut all the feathers and used them as decorations. The other sheet is actually the back of the cover sheet from the set...covered with a wash of white gesso, then added interest with stencils and sprayed with pink, fuchsia and turquoise sprays, to match the colours of the paper. Glue them together and then attached them to a heavy white cardstock for extra sturdiness.

Then added this beautiful and meaningful chipboard inscription, sprayed with matching colours, few paper flowers, cheesecloth, thread, ribbon, stamped feathers, a sticker and the paper doll.

Here's the list of supplies used, from SCRAP & CRAFT Store:

'DAYDREAM' 12x12 paper set by Lemoncraft.pl
White cardstock 30x30 cm
Studio75 'MAROCCO CLOVER'
Mulberry paper flowers
Pink cherry blossoms paper flowers
'JUST BE YOURSELF' inscription by Artistiko
Bambino glue 45 gr tube

I hope you liked this project and got inspired...please take note that, even if the DT has come to an end, you can still shop at SCRAP & CRAFT Store, as usual...my Teamies will be posting their farewell projects too, so stay tuned for more inspiration to come!
As for me...thanks so much for stopping by...see you around!

Kisses&Hugs!
Simo.

Mixed Media tag ...'FLY'

Hello everyone and Happy Sunday! My DT project for today is a  Mixed Media Tag...they are fun to make and it could be a simple and fairly fast gift for any occasion.

Let's begin...As a base I have used a CHIPBOARD TAG, covered with white gesso, then cut few strips from the CHERRY BLOSSOM 6x6 paper set and glued in the middle...a light wash of white gesso, then added some interest with GRILLE #3 STAMP and modeling paste with ZIGZAG Small STENCIL...I have used yellow and black inks, both sprays and ink pads to add colour, then lighten up a bit with white gesso. Stamped some more images with black ink, then glued other small strips of paper, a stamped butterfly and fussy cut a flower from ALWAYS TOGETHER 12x12 paper set.
Spattered with inks, glued some black thread and a word sticker.

Here's the supplies used from SCRAP & CRAFT STORE:

- CHIPBOARD TAG
- STUDIO 75 ZIGZAG SMALL STENCIL
- STUDIO 75 CHERRY BLOSSOM 6X6 PAPER SET
- CRAFT O' CLOCK ALWAYS TOGETHER 12X12 PAPER SET
- AGATERIA.PL STAMP 'GRILLE #3'
- BAMBINO GLUE GR.45 TUBE

Hope you enjoyed this project and got inspired...thanks for stopping by and...see you next time!

Kisses&Hugs!
Simo.

Daydream Bookmark with Simona

Hello everyone! Simona's here with a new project for Scrap & Craft DT...
Finally my Summer holidays are about to start and one of my favourite things to do on the beach is to relax under the umbrella with a nice book, so I decided to create  a super cute and fast bookmark!

I cut  a 6,5 cm strip from a sheet of  a 30x30 cm WHITE CARDSTOCK, then scored in half, creased well and set aside. Then I have chosen two pages from 'DAYDREAM' 6x6 in. paper pad by Lemoncraft, and cut two strips from each page, slightly smaller than the base, to cover the four sides, and glued them with BAMBINO GLUE 45 gr. tube.

Then glued two small magnets on the inside for closure,  added sentiments stickers, and a beautiful chipboard DREAM-CATCHER by Scrapiniec, painted to match the papers used.

Very simple but romantic, thanks to those beautiful patterned papers...and now I am ready to show it off on the beach!

Here's the supplies used from SCRAP & CRAFT STORE:

- WHITE CARDSTOCK 30x30 cm
- LEMONCRAFT 'DAYDREAM' 6x6 inches SCRAPBOOKING PAPER SET
- BAMBINO GLUE 45 gr tube
- SCRAPINIEC SUMMER INDIAN  DREAM CATCHER chipboard

Thank you for stopping by...have a great Sunday and...see you next time!

Kisses&Hugs!
Simo.

Yesterday Memories... Mixed Media LO by Simona

Hello everyone and happy Sunday! Simona's here with some new inspiration with this Mixed Media Layout...
I love everything Vintage, so I thought that Sheet n.03 from the Studio75 Cherry Blossom 12x12 paper set would have been the perfect base for my project...I decided not to use too many colours in order to keep it simple and give the right importance to the cluster.

I applied Clear gesso on the paper, then started to stamp on the edges and add modeling paste for more texture and interest...as already said, kept my palette pretty simple, using only 2 colours: a vintage brown and a black, then splattering with white and black inks.

For my focal point I have ripped few strips  from the Cherry Blossom 6x6 paper pad, distressing the edges, then stamped few clocks images, fussy cut them, distressed and added to the cluster.
I have also used a beautiful Clock chipboard by The Mini Art, embossed it, cut it in 2 and glued it to the paper.
Then some thread, stickers and paper dolls to finish it off.
For a more vintage look I have added also some lace and this lovely organza rose trim.

These are the supplies from SCRAP & CRAFT Store:

- Studio75 Cherry Blossom 12x12 paper set
- Studio75 Cherry Blossom 6x6 paper set
- Studio75 Designer stencil - Marocco Clover 
- The Mini Art Clock with cogs chipboard
- Agateria Grille n.3 stamp
- Organza rose trim - ecru
- Bambino Glue gr.45 tube

Thank you for stopping by, hope you liked today's project! See you next time...

Kisses&Hugs!
Simo.

Use your Wings...a Steampunk tag with Simona...

Hello everyone and welcome back for another Sunday together...I'm Simona and want to show you my new project ...a 'very' Steampunk Tag!

I love Steampunk and grungy...adding metallic accents, both real metal or just metallic paints and waxes, makes me happy...

I got this new embossing folder and wanted to try it out, so after embossing a piece of spare cardboard, I glued it to a Chipboard TAG with the Bambino Glue and cut off the excess.

To achieve a metallic, grungy look I have used inks, metallic crayons and waxes, then set aside...

Then used these beautiful Steampunk SMALL CHAINED WINGS chipboards by Scrapiniec, painted with black gesso and highlighted with metallic waxes...I painted with white gesso the chipboard Inscription 'USE YOUR WINGS' by Artistiko , then embossed with a 'Rust' effect embossing powder, and darkened all the edges. Then assembled all the pieces...to secure the wire I have used a Silver Vintage Brad...Here's few details...

List of supplies used from SCRAP& CRAFT Store:

• Chipboard Tags x3
• Scrapiniec  Chipboards Steampunk FLYING HEARTS - SMALL CHAINED WINGS 
• Artistiko Chipboard  'USE YOUR WINGS - Inscription' 
• Silver Vintage Brads
• Bambino Glue gr.45 tube

Thank you for stopping by...hope you got some inspiration...see you next time!

Kisses&Hugs!

Simo

Artist Trading Coins with Simona...

Hello everyone and Happy Sunday! Simona's here with some new inspiration...
I love ATC - that is Artist Trading Cards - but recently I keep seeing these  'round' ATC, which are called Artist Trading COINS...the measurement is 2 1/2 inch, or 6,4 cm, of diameter...basically no difference but the shape...so...why not try and make a set of them!

The main struggle has been finding something I could use as a guide,since I have no dies or punches that fit...so I have used a jar lid that was just perfect. Traced in onto white cardstock, than onto scraps of the Cherry Blossom paper I had left  and glue them together...this project is perfect to use those bits and pieces of leftover paper!
The assemblage is very easy, lots of fussy cutting for the elements, used foam tape to raise some of them, add some black thread and that's it...

Hope you liked the results and will try and make some too...would love to see them!

These are the supplies used from SCRAP & CRAFT Store:

 - White Cardstock 30x30

- Studio 75 'Cherry Blossom' 30x30 paper set
- Bambino Glue

Thank you for stopping by...see you next time!

Kisses&Hugs!
Simo.

SUMMER DREAM layout with Simona

Hello everyone! I'm Simona  and today I want to show you my brand new project for Scrap&Craft...a breezy, summery LayOut...

I am very fond of this picture, taken last year on the beautiful and 'wild' Ag. Theologos beach in Kos...the mesmerizing sound of the waves and the amazing shades of the sea are still so vivid in my memories...

I have used a sheet of 12x12 paper from the 'Daydream' collection by Lemoncraft...these papers are absolutely gorgeous! The designs are so beautiful and perfect for my Summer mood!

Let's start...

I have covered the paper with Clear Gesso, then with a wash of white gesso added with a brayer.

Tried to add a composition of my elements, and when I have found the perfect placement I added colour using Inks, stamped here and there for more interest and then added modeling paste through a stencil...while it was still wet I sprinkled with embossing powder and heat set.

More stenciling with a white acrylic paint and dried it well.

Glued all the layers under the photo..I have used a lot of scrap papers, cardboard and pieces of vellum, when everything was in its place I added more colour with ink and a brush, dried and glued the 3d elements...Added also pieces of chipboard previously coated with white gesso.

Here's more details...

SUPPLIES FROM SCRAP & CRAFT STORE:

• Lemoncraft 12x12 paper set 'DAYDREAM'
• Agateria Clear Stamp 'GRILLE 3'
• Studio75 Stencil 'ZIGZAG Small'
• Studio75 Chipboard 'MOROCCAN CLOVER'
• Bambino GLUE gr.45

Hope you enjoyed this week's project...I wish you a great Sunday and....see you next time!

Kisses&Hugs!

Simo

Curiosity...Mini Inspirational Journal with Simona

Hello everyone and happy Sunday! I'm Simona  and I want to show you my latest project for Scrap & Craft DT...a Mini Inspirational Journal...
I have decided to create this little Art Journal in order to store in one place those pieces of cardstock that I use to practice new techniques or test new products...Then the idea to add a lovely quote to each page turned this 'practice journal' into an Inspirational Art Journal !
The structure itself is really basic...used black thick cardstock as a base for each page, then cut a 1" wide piece of cardstock and scored in half to create an hinge...everytime I have a new page I simply stick it to the black cardstock with double sided tape, and add a new hinge. Easy peasy!

To create this grungy and yet romantic little spread I added texture and interest with stamping, stenciling and washi tape...used brown and black inks to add depth, then splashes of white to highlight. Added a couple of die cut gears and the  beautiful MiszMasz Daisy frame chipboard that I have embossed with new embossing powders from my stash.
Stamped the focal image onto a sheet of Cherry Blossom 6x6 paper, distressed the edges and added shadows and colour with markers.

These are the supplies used from SCRAP & CRAFT STORE:

- Studio75 Cherry Blossom 12x12 paper set

- Studio75 Cherry Blossom 6x6 paper set

- Studio75 Zigzag small stencil

- MiszMasz Daisy frame die cut chipboard

- Agateria 'Grille 3' stamp

That's it...hope you enjoyed this project... See you next time!
Kisses&Hugs!
Simo.

Creativity takes Courage by Simona

Hello everyone and happy Sunday...Simona's here for another tutorial...You may not know it but I LOVE Tags...in every size they might be...if I could, I would only create my projects on Tags...they are versatile, you could use them as bookmarks, or make mini Albums out of them...or a Home decor, like today's project, as my Tag is about 26 cm x 15,5 cm – that is about 10 ¼” x 6” .

I have used the beautiful 12x12 paper set 'Always together' by Craft o'Clock...first I have primed my paper using Clear Gesso, then a wash of White Gesso...Cut the upper corners to get the look of a 'proper tag' and punched a hole in the middle.

I have used these little 'color proof' squares as a guide to choose my colours palette...

I have added watered inks with a brush, drying between each layer, than added splashes of colours and a lot of stamping to build my background. Also added touches of heavy white gesso through a stencil and darkened the edges with black ink. 

Using coloured pencils I enhanced the shadows on the flowers, then added touched of light with a white pen. Used die cuts, cheesecloth, black thread and straws made with book pages to build my composition, adding also some fussy cut flowers always from the same set.

Glued everything down, then added splashes of white and black ink,  green ribbon and a chipboard quote as final touches.

Here you can see more details...

Here's the supplies used, from the SCRAP & CRAFT Store:

• CRAFT O'CLOCK 'ALWAYS TOGETHER' 12X12 PAPER SET
• MAGIC GLUE 45 GR. TUBE

As always I hope you enjoyed the project and thank you so much for stopping by...see you next time!

Kisses&Hugs!

Simo